1908 - Heemskerk's government begins in Holland 1948 - Billy Griffith scores cricket century on debut Eng v WI, out for 140 1985 - Kent Hrbek signs 5-year $6 million contract with Minnesota Twins 1986 - Australia beat India 2-0 to win cricket's World Series Cup, David Boon scores the most runs in the series (418) 1992 - F-16 jet crashes at residential district of Hengelo, Netherlands (No deaths) 2007 - 60th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs): "The Queen" Best Film, Paul Greengrass Best Director 2013 - Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation effective February 28, becoming the first pope to resign since 1415 2021 - World's second oldest person, French nun Sister André, celebrates her 117th birthday after surviving COVID-19 in Toulon More Historical Events »